1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1969 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Compagno | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 7029 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2900 mm |
